Millie Jackson - Just A Lil Bit Country (1981) Vinyl LP • Country Soul Fusion

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Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. I Can't Stop Loving You
2. Till I Get It Right
3. Pick Me Up On Your Way Down
4. Loving You
5. I Laughed A Lot
6. Love On The Rocks
7. Standing In Your Line
8. Rose Colored Glasses
9. It Meant Nothing To Me
10. Anybody That Don't Like Millie Jackson

About The Record:

Just A Lil' Bit Country by Millie Jackson, a bold fusion of soul and country music, showcases the artist's versatile vocals across a blend of heartfelt covers and originals that delve into themes of enduring love, heartbreak, and unapologetic self-assurance. Unique elements shine through in tracks like the empowering anthem Anybody That Don't Like Millie Jackson, where she defiantly addresses her detractors, and the inclusion of country staples re-imagined with soulful depth, such as Pick Me Up On Your Way Down and Rose Colored Glasses. Historically, this album marks Jackson's daring pivot toward country influences, bridging R&B traditions with Nashville sounds and highlighting her role as a trailblazing Black female artist unafraid to cross genre boundaries in an era of rigid musical silos. Fan-favorites include the emotive I Can't Stop Loving You and Till I Get It Right, praised for their raw emotional delivery and intricate arrangements featuring steel guitar, fiddle, and horns. The record's warm reception among devotees underscores Jackson's knack for infusing personal resilience into every note, making it a cherished gem in her discography.